Rahimi & Grote Show

Marshall Harris and Russ Dorsey were joined by Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to discuss his hot start to the season and second baseman Nico Hoerner landing a lucrative six-year contract extension with the organization.

In the Best of March Madness, Illinois coach Brad Underwood joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss his Illini's run to the Final Four and to reflect on his coaching journey; Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss how Underwood has turned around the Illinois program; and Mike Mulligan and David Haugh looked ahead to the Final Four, where Illinois will meet UConn and Michigan will face Arizona.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to the Cubs dropping their opening series against the Nationals and celebrating Illinois advancing to the Final Four.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by breaking down the Cubs’ 6-3 loss to the Nationals on Sunday. After that, they discussed second baseman Nico Hoerner signing a six-year contract extension with the Cubs that includes a no-trade clause. Later, they discussed Illinois’ 71-59 win against Iowa on Saturday in the South Regional final, which sent the Illini to their first Final Four in 21 years.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by ESPN writer Kalyn Kahler to discuss the latest news coming out of the NFL owners meetings. After that, Rahimi, Harris and Grote listened and reacted to Bulls legend Michael Jordan’s recent comments that suggested he isn’t going to have a Chicago homecoming anytime soon. Later, Rahimi, Harris and Grote made a show announcement.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner joined the show to discuss Illinois advancing to the Final Four for the first time in 21 years. Later, Rahimi, Harris and Grote reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson’s recent comments about receiver Rome Odunze’s issues with drops.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Marquee Sports Network player development analyst Lance Brozdowski to share his thoughts on the Cubs' pitching staff. He explained why right-hander Cade Horton is the best pitcher on the team and why prospect Jaxon Wiggins might get a shot in the big leagues this season. After that, Rahimi, Harris and Grote discussed how Bears head coach Ben Johnson isn’t dwelling on the success the team had in 2025.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how Bears head coach Ben Johnson isn’t dwelling on the success the team had in 2025.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois advancing to the Final Four for the first time in 21 years.